Two of the world’s leading coronavirus vaccines don’t work as well against a more contagious South African variant, though both did manage to neutralize the virus, two new studies show. But experts pointed out that what level of neutralization is needed to actually protect against the variant is still unclear and these latest studies on… read on > read on >
In a sign that the coronavirus pandemic is cutting short the lives of Americans, a new government report finds that average life expectancy in the United States took a drastic plunge during the first half of 2020, particularly among Black and Hispanic people. Overall U.S. life expectancy dropped to 77.8 years, down one full year… read on > read on >
Worried about what damage the polluted air outside might pose to your health during your work commute? New research suggests you might want to worry more about the chemicals you are exposed to inside your car. Benzene and formaldehyde are used in automobile manufacturing, and both are known to cause cancer at or above certain… read on > read on >
The growth patterns of kids born through fertility treatment differ initially from those conceived naturally, but those growth rates do catch up over time, a new study finds. In-vitro fertilization and other forms of “assisted reproductive technology” (ART) has long been associated with lower birth weights in babies, but it wasn’t clear how long differences… read on > read on >
States with more gun laws have less youth gun violence, new research reveals. For the study, the researchers examined data from several states from 2005 to 2017, and found that kids were less likely to be armed in states with more gun laws, and more likely to carry a weapon in states with fewer gun… read on > read on >
In a finding that suggests heart health starts in the womb, a new study shows that the state of a woman’s heart during pregnancy may predict her kids’ health by the time they reach adolescence. Researchers found that when mothers’ weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels were less healthy during pregnancy, their children were at… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When Khadijah Ameen and her fellow health activists gather in community groups in Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown of Atlanta, everyone is in a circle. It connects to their central message: Achieving a society in which all Black lives matter means Black health must matter, too.… read on > read on >
Every American who wants a coronavirus vaccine should be able to get one by the end of July, President Joe Biden said Tuesday. His message, delivered during a town hall meeting hosted by CNN, was more optimistic than one he delivered last week when he warned that logistical hurdles would most likely mean that many… read on > read on >
As the new coronavirus vaccine rollout gathers speed, elevators will likely become a flash point for businesses hoping to reopen offices while sticking to social distancing. And a new computer simulation suggests that the usual “first-come, first-served” elevator routine is neither safe nor practical. “Now that vaccines are within reach, many buildings are slated for… read on > read on >
Scientists may have discovered why cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) are triggered by stress, illness and sunburn. The finding could lead to new ways to prevent recurring cold sores and herpes-related eye disease, U.S. and British researchers say. More than half of Americans are infected with herpes simplex virus. It is spread… read on > read on >
